harbored

Meanings

• Verb

  To keep (a ship, an aircraft, or other vehicle) in a protected place, especially during adverse weather conditions.

  - "The captain decided to harbor the ship during the storm."
  - "The aircraft was harbored at the military base."

• Verb

  To conceal or hide, typically with the intention of keeping it safe or secret.

  - "The thief harbored a grudge against his victim."
  - "She harbored a deep secret within her."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harbored
borrowed , stowed , owed , owed

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Variants

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harbor , harbored , harborer , harborers , harboring , harbors

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Forms

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harbored, harboredness, harboredly, harboring

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to keep a ship in port'. The word comes from the Old Norse word harpa, which meant 'a sheltered place'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest natural harbor in the world is Macquarie Harbor in Tasmania, Australia.

2. The term 'harbor' is also used metaphorically to represent a person's feelings or thoughts, such as 'harboring a grudge' or 'harboring doubts'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Seaport: A place where ships can dock and trade goods, often associated with harboring.

2. Safe Haven: A place of safety and refuge, often associated with harboring.

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Culture

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The term 'harbor' has been used extensively in literature and music. In literature, it has been used metaphorically to represent a place of safety and refuge. In music, it has been used in songs such as 'Harbor Lights' by The Ink Spots and 'Harbor' by Neutral Milk Hotel.

How to Memorize "harbored"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship safely docked in a calm harbor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harbor' with the idea of safety and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Harbor: A Home Base for Orphaned Boats'.

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